Acceptability of the MySmile Mobile Health Application Among Malaysian Adolescents: A Qualitative Study Using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The MySmile mobile application (app) is highly acceptable for improving adolescent oral health in Malaysia. This engaging mHealth tool effectively enhances oral hygiene knowledge and behaviors among students.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Adolescent Health
Background
- Oral health issues persist among Malaysian adolescents, with traditional methods struggling to drive behavioral change.
- Mobile health (mHealth) applications present a viable solution due to high smartphone penetration in this demographic.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the acceptability of the MySmile mobile application (app) among Malaysian secondary school students.
- To assess the app's alignment with the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA) for oral health promotion.
Main Methods
- Qualitative study utilizing five focus group discussions (FGDs) with 23 students.
- Intervention involved a 12-week MySmile app usage period.
- Data analyzed using the Framework Method, guided by the seven TFA domains.
Main Results
- The MySmile app demonstrated high acceptability across all TFA domains, perceived as fun, engaging, and user-friendly.
- Students reported low burden, strong perceived effectiveness (improved habits, reduced sugar intake), and enhanced self-efficacy.
- Culturally appropriate content and privacy features reinforced ethicality; understanding of the app's purpose was clear.
Conclusions
- The MySmile app is a well-accepted and feasible tool for school-based oral health promotion among Malaysian adolescents.
- Findings support integrating mHealth strategies into adolescent health programs, emphasizing user-centered, theory-driven design.
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